Thanks to iOS 8, 1Password will become just as good as the Mac app

On the Mac, 1Password is a perfect Swiss Army Knife of tools for the forgetful and lazy, guaranteeing that they never have type in a password, address field, or credit card number into an online form ever again.

But on iOS, 1Password has been a more convoluted thing. Lacking deep integration with other apps, 1Password for iOS has never been as good as it’s Mac counterpart. But with iOS 8, that’s about to change, thanks to a 1Password app extension that any third-party app can use.

The extension means that going forward, 1Password on iOS 8 will operate much like it does on the Mac. When you go to an app or webpage that requires a password, you’ll be able to just tap the 1Password button, use TouchID (if you have it) to authenticate yourself, and then continue on, without ever having to remember or tap in a password.

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Steven Miller

What the hell is the “acme browser?” I would rather see this work in safari.

Brandon Butler

It will work in safari. The point is it works in 3rd party apps too :)

Steven Miller

Ok cool :-)

http://civilianzero.tumblr.com/ Kevin Smith

Can anyone explain how this differs from iOS’ built in ability to save passwords and cards?

Brandon Butler

It is cross platform and cross browser compatible :)

Ronald Ho Hip

You can’t use the “built in ability” to login into 3rd party apps at all.

LuisDanielCarbia

I like Dashlane too, it has iOS app sync with the OSX main application, and works flawlessly in Chrome and Firefox. Also, it’s free in the basic configuration which is enough for me.